Bent my tension wrench...

[eulachon]

Ouch. If anyone remembers me talking about a really stiff deadbolt awhile ago, well, I was picking it yesterday and turned one end of my double-ended tension wrench into a twist tension wrench while turning the bolt. I'm only going to use a screwdriver to turn that lock from now on, I think. Or just leave it alone, as I can open it pretty fast by now. It's always satisfying to open locks on real doors though.

Anyways, think I can trust my wrench anymore? Wouldn't like to lose it inside a lock... they are supposed to be pretty tough, right?

[CitySpider]

Should be fine, but I'd get another one anyway, at least as a backup. They're not always tough -- the feathertouch ones and some of the the twist-flex wrenches and the "medium" tension wrenches are downright fragile sometimes. MINE are always tough, though. Personal preference.

Look at it this way: at least now you know how much force you SHOULDN'T put on it, right? Test to destruction and all that.

Oh -- and what do you mean lose your wrench inside the lock? Maybe you're worried about it breaking off inside the lock?

Spider

[Chucklz]

If you know the deadbolt is going to be a bear to turn, why not just pick it until its "picked" smile then turn it back.

[Mad Mick]

smile then turn it back

You know it's a done-deal.........

[yungning]

try the Allen Wrench, grind it to be flat...it's really strong

[i_want_to_pick]

Also if you like the feel of your tension tool, use it to pick then after the lock's picked put in a stronger tool to turn it. Like yungning said use an allen key thats ground down. I tapper my allen's(thick at the bend, and nearly a point at the end, like a wedge) to fit multiple locks.
Matt

[eulachon]

Yeah, i was talking about it breaking off inside a lock, not really a problem I guess as I could always fish the bit out, but I like my wrench and would miss it if I didn't have it anymore. The allen key idea is good, I think i might make one to use to turn the locks after I unlock them with my regular wrench.

I could just pick it open and flick it back, but it's just so satisfying to hear that big ugly bolt go *clunk* and the door swing open. You know what I mean.

[HeadHunterCEO]

i like to take small diameter long screw drivers and bend the at a 90 degree anglr about 3/4 of an inch from the blade